Former National Assembly Speaker Chung Ui-hwa on Sunday called for support for People Power Party Seoul mayoral candidate Oh Se-hoon, saying "Seoul needs stable city governance and proven leadership."
In a post on his Facebook page, Chung said, "If Seoul wavers, the Republic of Korea wavers as well. Conversely, if Seoul moves forward, the future of the Republic of Korea can also advance together." He stressed, "For Seoul's stable development and future competitiveness, I believe candidate Oh should once again receive the choice of citizens."
Chung praised Oh, saying, "He has worked over the past period to rebuild Seoul's competitiveness," and "I have felt his sincerity and sense of responsibility on multiple occasions."
Targeting Democratic Party of Korea Seoul mayoral candidate Jung Won-oh, Chung remarked, "With insufficient qualifications to the point of wanting to avoid debates and unprepared leadership, it would be difficult to handle Seoul's complex pending issues and future challenges amid global competition." The comment pointed to Jung's refusal to participate in additional televised debates beyond the legally mandated ones. "Naturally, voters should be able to assess candidates' qualifications through multiple debates," he said.
Chung noted, "Seoul's choice has always determined the overall flow of the Republic of Korea," adding, "I view this as an election that goes beyond simply determining one person's victory or defeat, deciding the future of Seoul and furthermore the direction of the Republic of Korea." He further pointed out, "The issues citizens find most difficult are livelihood and housing insecurity, but rather than being humble in the face of the people's suffering, the current administration and the Democratic Party are more focused on unilateral action and political conflict backed by their massive parliamentary majority and power."
